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Ada First United Methodist Church congregation approves new building plan

RENDERINGS AND FLOOR PLANS AT THE BOTTOM OF THIS STORY

First United Methodist Church in Ada has voted to move forward with construction of their new church building on their historic site in downtown Ada.

This $6 million, 25,000-square-foot project will be supported by insurance receipts from the tragic March 2012 fire and significant gifts from members, friends, and other churches.

Ada's green thumbs

Hey! Things are growing and blooming and ripening at the Village Garden. (Reema Bazzy photo)

Ada High cheerleaders in two area county fair competitions

Ada High School cheerleaders will compete in two area county fairs this month, according to Jami Dellifeld. Here's the information:

 

Seneca County Fair - Saturday, July 27
100 Hopewell Ave, Tiffin, in the new Entertainment Building
Competition begins at 10 a.m.
Admission is $6

Auglaize County Fair - Monday, July 29
Auglaize County Fairgrounds at Grandstand
1001 Fairview Drive, Wapakoneta
Competition begins at 7:30 p.m.
Admission to Grandstand is free. Must to pay to enter fair.

Ada's newest doctor in the house

Dr. Pam Lynch, O.D., has joined the Eyes on Main staff. A story on this page tells about her professional background. What the story won't tell viewers is that she admits that she is near-sighted and has an astigmatism. Growing up in a small town in Brethren, Mich., she played basekball, volleyball and softball. As a four-year starter in basketball for the "Bobcats" she broke the 1,000-point scoring barrier. She is eager to meet patients in Ada.

Dr. Pam Lynch joins Eyes on Main staff

Dr. Pam Lynch, O.D., Doctor of Optometry, this month joined the staff of Eyes on Main, 107 S. Main St., Ada, according to Dr. Duane Wires. She is accepting new patients.

She works in the Ada office on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, and in the Findlay office on the other days of the week.

“I like to get to know my patients and make them feel comfortable,” she said about meeting Ada residents. She has treated patients as young as six months old and as elderly as persons in the 90s.

Tickets now on sale for Ada Music Boosters Sept. 6 chicken barbecue

Tickets are now on sale for the annual Ada Music Boosters Chicken barbecue, always held behind the stadium the evening of the first home football game of the year. This year the chicken barbecue will be from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 6, before the Bulldogs host Spencerville.

The annual barbecue is a major fund-raiser for the Ada Music Boosters. Proceeds benefit numerous projects for Ada’s instrumental and vocal music programs. Tickets are being sold now through Aug, 30. Contact any band or choir member to purchase tickets, or call Dave Smittle at 419-230-8147.

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